47 h. ago FAA scrambles to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by 2028 as shortage reaches crisis levels

Air traffic controller shortage drives new FAA-approved Enhanced AT-CTI training at Middle Georgia State University, offering direct career path.

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5 d. ago Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown

Trump administration awards $10,000 bonuses to 776 air traffic controllers who worked during the 44-day government shutdown with perfect attendance.

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7 d. ago Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.

Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.

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8 d. ago Shutdown chaos reignites debate over privatizing US air traffic control

Privatizing FAA air traffic control is back on the public's radar as supporters argue it would prevent shutdown disruptions and improve funding.

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9 d. ago It’s all gravy: Thanksgiving air traffic to be normal after US government reopens

It’s all gravy: Thanksgiving air traffic to be normal after US government reopens  The Guardian

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1 week ago The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not

The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not  CNBC

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1 week ago A transportation policy expert explains the pros of privatizing U.S. air traffic control

A transportation policy expert explains the pros of privatizing U.S. air traffic control  NPR

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1 week ago Trump Administration to Reduce Flight Cuts at Airports Imposed During Shutdown

The leaders of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation said they would continue monitoring air traffic controller staffing, which has been improving since the shutdown ended.

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1 week ago Some TSA Workers to Get $10,000 Bonus Checks for Shutdown Work

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, began handing out $10,000 checks to T.S.A. workers who “went above and beyond” during the shutdown, after the president recommended similar bonuses for some air traffic controllers.

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1 week ago Kaine: Air Traffic Control Was Getting 'Dangerous' While We Were Testing GOP Red Line

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said that Democrats were testing the red line Republicans had drawn with the government shutdown, and while they were doing so, “air traffic control was getting chaotic and even The post Kaine: Air Traffic Control Was Getting ‘Dangerous’ While We Were Testing GOP Red Line appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink

US freezes flight cuts at 6% as air traffic control absences shrink  Reuters

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1 week ago Data shows flight delays and cancellations rising even as shutdown winds down

The shutdown triggered massive flight chaos: 26,000-plus delays, 7,500-plus cancellations hit major airports. Air traffic controllers work without pay as the disruption spreads.

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1 week ago US flight cancellations fall as air traffic control absences shrink

US flight cancellations fall as air traffic control absences shrink  Reuters

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1 week ago Flight issues could linger after shutdown. And, Google's lawsuit targeting scammers

Even if the government shutdown ends this week, flight disruptions are expected to linger. And, Google has launched a lawsuit targeting text message scammers.

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2 w. ago Why flight disruptions could linger even after the government shutdown ends

Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.

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2 w. ago Duffy says more pain to come before air traffic is back to normal

It now appears relief is in sight as more air traffic controllers show up for work with news of a possible end to the government shutdown, transportation secretary says. 

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2 w. ago Hundreds of flights are cancelled as air traffic controllers work without pay

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.

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2 w. ago Transportation Sec. warns of air traffic consequences if shutdown continues; Live updates

Transportation Sec. warns of air traffic consequences if shutdown continues; Live updates  USA Today

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2 w. ago Flight restrictions will ease, DOT says — once air traffic controllers return

Flight restrictions will ease, DOT says — once air traffic controllers return  Politico

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2 w. ago Air traffic controllers union warns about impact of shutdown

Air traffic controllers union warns about impact of shutdown  NBC4 Washington

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